Welcome to the first day of Fall. Today autumn officially arrives at 4:02 p.m. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. From The Farmer’s Almanac:
The word equinox comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night).
Week 38. The best parts of each season.
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I wrote a post for last week, but I didn’t get it posted on time. Last week the topic was Five Ways To Win My Heart. I hope you don’t mind me jotting the five ways to win my heart at the bottom of this post. Skip reading the delayed snippet if you choose. I won’t know. 🙂
Now on to this week’s topic: The best parts of…
Spring
Rebirth. Butterflies. No snow. Everything outside is fresh and new. The grass is turning a pretty Kelly green. Hyacinths and crocuses bloom. Buds appear on trees. The air smells so fresh after a spring rain.
Summer
Longer days. Vacation. The Beach. Blue skies and fluffy clouds. Roses. Fresh vegetables and fruit. Fireworks. No snow. Camping. People camp in anything from tents to 5th wheels or motor homes. My family has camped in ground tents, pop-up tents, a pickup camper (Remember those?), and a 5th wheel. Sitting around a campfire at night is romantic and fun for those who enjoy it.
Summer vacation doesn’t mean to me what it used to when I worked, but I love this season. Then, summer couldn’t come soon enough. School dragged until the last day. At my last job in middle school, all the teachers stood outside at the bus stop and waved good-bye to the students. The students got a big kick out of it. Lordy, were we happy! So were the kids.
Autumn
Beauty. Cider Mills. Candy and caramel apples. Cooler temps. Longer walks. Less lawn cutting. Photography. The crunch of leaves. A coating of leaves as they pile up everywhere. Who doesn’t enjoy a drive during the autumn when trees put on their stunning autumn coats only to lose them too quickly? This is my favorite time of year.
Winter
Holidays—Thanksgiving. Christmas, New Year’s Eve. Decorations. Christmas lights. 
Turkey. Cozy fire. Snowmen. Snuggling into a warm bed. The first snowfall. After the first snowfall, it can melt and not come back until Christmas Eve. Then it can melt again. Do you like sitting in front of a fireplace? I can’t imagine what the holidays will be like this year with both my kids living far away. My son is moving today. 😦
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Thanks for reading! Enjoy autumn.
Here’s where I’m sneaking in a quick rundown of Five Ways to Win my Heart from last week’s topic.
1. Show respect and accept me for who I am. I’ll do the same for you.
2. Make me laugh.
3. Flirting with other women when I’m with you, especially with a woman who is with another man, won’t earn you brownie points.
4. How you introduce me to your friends and acquaintances says a lot. Do you introduce me as a friend, when we both know I’m so much more? Are you ashamed to admit I’m your girlfriend, fiancée, wife? Freaking introduce me properly, please. At least use my name if you can’t think of anything else.
5. Remember my birthday and our anniversary. Flowers, candy, or gifts aren’t necessary. Yes, they are nice to receive. BUT, if you took the time to pick out a card and tell me happy birthday / anniversary, you’ve won my heart, sweetie.
Photo credits: Coat/cowboy hat © Aldegonde Le Compte | Dreamstime.com. Christmas Boots © Olivier Le Queinec | Dreamstime.com. Butterfly Pixabay.
Mary J. McCoy-Dressel 
22 thoughts on “#AmWriting #MFRWauthor The Best of Seasonal Changes”
storimom2
Amen to #1, 4, and 5!!!!
There are so many aspects of each season I enjoy, and I used to say I’d be happiest if the temperature never dipped below 70. Now, I’ve lowered it to 50. Gotta have my jeans and boot weather, lol:)
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Yay, to 1, 4, and 5. I agree with jeans and boots, too. I’ll take a minium of 50 degrees as well! Forty-five with sunshine. 😊
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alinakfield
I hope you get to visit often with your son!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thanks, Alina. His in-laws are already wanting and talking about going. My daughter in law has been there over three months.
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Meka James
Love your posts, including your 5 ways to win your heart.
Sorry your son is moving. I’m not sure how I’ll handle it when one of my kids moves to another state or something. 😦
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Glad you liked it, Meka. You’ll handle them moving the best way you can, but you’ll never stop missing them. You’ll accept it, but miss them. I thought he left yesterday, but he spent the night with his dad and left early this morning. This way, his dad got the farewell tears instead of me. I gave my so-long hug after dinner a few nights ago. Thanks for visiting.
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RaineBalkera
Thanks for sharing, Mary. Love the pictures!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thank you, Raine. Enjoy fall!
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Trevann Rogers
I love the holiday season as well. Beautiful post.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
There’s so many special things about the holiday season. Thanks, Trevann.
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D. Wallace Peach
A beautiful summary of the seasons, Mary. Happy Autumn. And I like your 5 ways to win your heart. Making me laugh is definitely high on my list, too.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Happy Autumn to you, too, Diana. Glad you liked the post. Oh, yes, laughing is important. 🙂
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RobinMichaela
I noticed that “no snow” was mentioned more than once, lol. I’m sorry your son is moving today – I know how hard that is (both my children live in other states). Holidays aren’t as bright, but you’ll treasure them more when everyone is able to be together for one. Hang in there.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
You caught the “no snow,” huh. 🙂 Thanks for the encouragement, Robin. One son has lived out of state for twenty years. It’s two more places for me to visit now. I’m already looking forward to those together times.
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Ed Hoornaert
A two-for-one blog post — cool. I read them both, Mary!.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Aw, thanks, Ed. I had to make up for last week one way or another. 🙂
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Cathy Brockman
Great things about each season You made me respect summer more. I do miss vacations when I was younger. (great 5 things as well)
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I guess it has carried over from working days, Cathy, but summer means relaxation to me. I can’t say I’m fond of the heat, though. Today is 94.
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Jacquie Biggar
Fall is my favorite time of the year, too! Have a good weekend, Mary 🙂
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hi, Jacquie! There sure is a lot to like about fall. Thank you for visiting. Enjoy your weekend as well.
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Helen Henderson
enjoyed the post. Happy First Day of Autumn,
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thank you, Helen. You too!
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